Allison Petty offers direct, down-to-earth counseling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, or difficult life changes.
01About Allison
Allison Petty offers direct, down-to-earth counseling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, or difficult life changes. She introduces simple tools and clear steps so a worried parent or individual can begin making changes right away. Allison is listed as LPCC and brings ten years of experience to her work in Ohio.
She blends creative methods with talk therapy to find what fits each person. Allison studied at Kent State University and earned a Master of Arts from Ursuline College with a focus on art therapy and counseling.
Background and approach
Art and personal expression often become part of sessions when that helps someone process feelings or try new coping skills. Her approach is collaborative and warm. Sessions typically include practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness work, plus ideas from Jungian and client-centered perspectives.
She shares tools and worksheets and tailors exercises to everyday life. Allison has worked in shelters, community outpatient programs, independent practice, hospitals, jails, and prisons. That range gives experience with addiction, trauma, depression, bipolar concerns, sexual and relationship questions, and reintegration after incarceration.
She also addresses niche concerns such as BDSM and kink, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, hoarding, and process addictions. People who choose her often want straightforward guidance, a nonjudgmental listener, and a plan they can use between sessions. Allison emphasizes respect for each person’s experience while helping them build skills to manage emotions and move toward their goals.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.1700194-SUPV · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1124568365 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Allison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Money and financial issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Methods Allison names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Allison names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches you can use online
Allison often draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on the person’s own goals and experience and prioritizes listening and acceptance while exploring options. That approach can help people feel heard and better able to try new strategies.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for stress, depression, addictions, and many daily challenges.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Allison will talk with each person about needs and preferences and then try tools or exercises together to see what works best. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback, making therapy collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which let people work therapy into busy schedules. Video offers face-to-face conversation, phone can be a quicker check-in or needed when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging work well for short updates or ongoing tools between sessions. These options make it easier to fit care around family, work, and daily life while still accessing licensed professionals and practical therapeutic support.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Allison help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship issues, parenting stress, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue, plus specific areas like kink, polyamory, hoarding, and process addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, caring, and collaborative, combining practical tools with creative expression and conversational therapy to find what helps each person most.
What is Allison's professional background?
She has ten years of experience and has worked in shelters, community outpatient settings, independent practice, hospitals, jails, and prisons.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She is listed as LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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